How to Use a Resources Page to Grow Your Traffic and Income

Today’s episode is part 9 of the new ‘Today, Not Someday’ podcast series. The focus is actioning your ‘someday’ list, the things you’ve always wanted to do to improve your blog but have struggled to make happen. For details about how the series works, check out episode one here. I’ve included a full list of episodes below.

The focus of today’s episode is about how to create a resources page to help your readers, grow traffic, and grow income.

In This Episode

You can listen to today’s episode above or in iTunes or Stitcher (where we’d also LOVE to get your reviews on those platforms if you have a moment). In today’s episode:

Why a resources page can be good for your blog

4 reasons why I created the first resources page for my blog

7 things you can include in your resources page

7 tips to make sure your resources page grows your traffic and income

7 real life examples of highly effective resource pages you can refer to when you are creating your own

Further Reading and Resources for How to Use a Resources Page to Grow Your Traffic and Income

The resources page on ProBlogger, a page where I list useful tools, services and training for bloggers (since recording this podcast we’ve begun updating this page – but we’ll further refine it for visual appeal in the coming weeks).

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I am one of those people who already has a resources page. However, Darren is correct that I need to update it. I have found it does go out of date or I need to add new books that I have reviewed. This is to get down before the new year. https://careerpivot.com/resources/

Do you recommended having one central resources page or topic-specific ones? I already had a lot of posts on Pinterest so I started a Pinterest-specific page http://bit.ly/1HLDuyC
I have plans to develop more as the content grows but now I wonder if I should be creating one single page instead.

I never thought of such a page. It’s such a great idea but now I need to figure out how I can work it into my blog and what to put on it. Just made some major design changes on my blog, so this is a good time create a resource page. I also like the idea of using catchy but relevant name. Thanks much Darren for another great podcast.

Michelle Stern

I am returning to my website after a career detour and am listening to your podcasts for inspiration on how to resuscitate it 🙂 The other day I listened to this podcast as I took my afternoon walk, and then when I sat down, I broke down several of the pieces into manageable tasks that I could check off, one by one (which makes me feel like I am accomplishing something!). I’m sharing the link to my resource page, even though it can use further additions – but sharing it with you will hold me more accountable. Ever the eager student, I would hate to disappoint you – my virtual mentor, but I have to start somewhere 😉 Here goes: http://whatscookingwithkids.com/recommended-resources/

Thanks for the advice on how to build a resource page. I finally put one together, although still not complete, I did publish the page. My blog is at http://www.cuttingedgecfo.com. My next task, is to build a start here page. Who would have thought building a blog was HARD work. 🙂